Over at the web site Contemporist they were showing some vessels designed by Alexandra Denton and Sofia Lazzeri in a collaborative project. By combining the two materials they contrast between the hardness of the glass and the softness of the … Read More...
Project, baby groundhog plush with shadow blankie
Mollie host of the Wild Olive Blog has this darling “baby groundhog plush with shadow blankie” just in time for Groundhog Day 2-2-2114. She has a complete tutorial and downloadable pattern for us. Wow, Mollie he is a cutie and … Read More...
Super Bowl Sunday Football Field Banner + Coaters
Heather is the author of two crafty blogs: “We Grow By Our Dreams” and “The Vintage Sheet Blog”. The two tutorials (ABOVE) are on We Grow By Our Dreams for Super Bowl Sunday “Denver broncos and Seattle Seahawks” just use … Read More...
Project: Mixed Media Journal Page
The Paper Artsy blog has a very detailed post showing many different mixed media and collage techniques for a journaling page, including using stamps, paint, paste, stenciling and more. Click here to check it out.
-Heather
Happy Year of the Horse!
It’s officially the Year of the Horse in the Chinese zodiac, so I thought it might be fun to take a look at some knitting patterns that incorporate horses.
How about a knit hobby horse? Of course! Here’s one from … Read More...
Tutorial: Install an invisible zipper
An invisible zipper isn’t as hard as what you think to install, especially if you use a special invisible zipper foot. Ajaire from Call Ajaire shows how to do it in a step-by-step tutorial. The invisible zipper foot keeps her … Read More...
Valentine Cookie Decorating Kit with Poem
So Cute!
I know this isn’t an actual edible craft, but I thought it was a good edible packaging idea.
Seems now a days we only get bills in the mail. How about surprising a loved one across the miles … Read More...
Valentines Day Love Cards
Use a deck of cards to create unique and individual Valentines day cards. Oubly shares her wonderful designs that will leave you inspired.
Tutorial: Simple felt phone sleeve
Nancy from Do Small Things With Love guest blogs at Sugar Bee Crafts showing how to make a simple felt phone sleeve. You can put the whole thing together with easy hand sewing, even the reverse applique. You could also … Read More...
Superstitches wins GQ Magazine
Thank you for entering my giveaway for a Generation Q Magazine subscription, now closed. I want you to know I read every comment and felt a ton of creative energy in them. If all of these projects are completed in … Read More...
Tutorial: Pizza Toppin’ quiet book page or play food
Jennifer from Be Still My Crafting Heart shares a tutorial at Riley Blake’s Cutting Corners College for making this Pizza Toppin’ quiet book page. Young hands can use buttons and snaps to attach cheese and toppings to build a pizza. … Read More...
Tutorial: Tea light base pincushions
Karen from I Always Pick the Thimble shows how to make a pretty little pincushion out of a fun cotton print and a tea light candle base. A little embroidery in the center of the fabric makes them even prettier. … Read More...
Tutorial: Vintagey pillow with a fabric rose heart
Jessica from Sweet Briar Sisters shows how to make this gorgeous pillow with a heart made of dimensional fabric flowers. The muted palette and the rolled fabric roses (with pearl centers, sigh..) give it a lovely vintagey look. Make it … Read More...
Project: Doily Valentine Card
The Technique Tuesday blog has directions for making this pretty lacey Valentine’s Day card with a doily.
-Heather
Are you looking for more Valentine’s Day Embellishments, papers, and supplies?
If you are looking for printables check out these Valentine’s … Read More...
Crochet Your Sweet Valentine
Crochet a little bowl to hold special treats for your Valentine! Who wouldn’t want to be honored with a sweet confection like Either fill the bowl with candy or another sweet treat for your Sweetie or consider using … Read More...
Straw Beaded Bracelets
February is International Friendship Month so what better way to celebrate than tomake friendship bracelets? These aren’t your traditional friendship bracelets made with embroidery floss and beads, these are made using colorful straws that are cut into small pieces and … Read More...
Cool New Classes at Pacific Art Glass Including Loren Stump
Pacific Art Glass has a very exciting line up of classes coming up including an Advanced Lampworking class with Loren Stump. This is the first time that Loren has come into Southern California to teach so sign up soon. It’s … Read More...
Tutorial: Paw Prints
This tutorial for a paw printed decorated bottle / vase uses Fimo Air. You could use the Sculpey version (which is nifty stuff, I haven’t had the chance to try the Fimo Air yet myself) or you could do this … Read More...
Best Bead Show February 5-9, 2014 in Tucson, AZ
It’s that time of year again! Tucson is inundated with bead people, gem lovers, sellers and buyers, for the Tucson Gem and Bead and Fossil Show. There are at least 50 different shows going on over a two week period … Read More...
How to Make a Button-Embellished Notebook Cover
Diane Gilleland is a contributor on “Craft Stylish” and has turned an everyday spiral notebook into a pretty notebook with a pen holder on the side, great idea. Diane said these are so quick to make, you could even make … Read More...